My hubby encourages me to slow down and just enjoy the season. A perfect place to do this is Washington Oaks Gardens State Park. Flowers are starting to bloom and the canopy of oaks over the gardens ensures a cool walk even as temperatures climb.

The quintessential springtime event this year is the first ever St. Augustine Chalk Walk. It's happening March 23-24 all around the visitor's center. Parking in St. Augustine will be easy for once (utilize the garage). You can add a visit to the Project Swing playground or the Picasso art exhibit to make a day of it.